UPDATES: WA’s biggest weekend of generosity is here, with Telethon 2026 set to bring 26 hours of non-stop entertainment, heartwarming stories and incredible fundraising efforts.
Some of Australia’s biggest stars will join beloved television personalities, performers and everyday West Australians as the State comes together to raise millions of dollars for sick children.
Follow our live blog for all the latest updates, special guests, emotional moments, fundraising milestones and surprises as Telethon 2026 unfolds.
And most importantly, you can donate still by phoning 1300 737 507 or by clicking here. to be part of the state-wide fundraising effort to help make the lives of sick, vulnerable, and disadvantaged children and their families much brighter.
Key Events
The fun doesn’t sleep (but we do)
We are off to bed for the night but RAC Arena is well and truly awake.
The fun doesn’t sleep on Telethon weekend.
Famous Sharron, Ben O’Shea and Matt Tinney will keep you company through the night.
You can watch all the entertainment live in the video player above.
We will be back with you tomorrow morning to bring you more updates from Telethon weekend!
Donate by phoning 1300 737 507 or by clicking here and donating online.
Pie Monster’s first victim
Telethon’s famous Phantom Pie Flinger has chosen his first victim of the night...... PHIL BURTON!
The Aussie musician has copped a pie to the face just as his panel finishes up for the night.
CHANNEL 7 PERTH STARS’ FULL LIP-SYNC BATTLE
Channel 7 Perth stars swap news for music.
BREAKING NEWS: Channel 7 Perth stars swap news for music.
Rick Ardon, James Carmody, Brandon Demura and Sam Haberland have stunned the Telethon crowd, taking the stage in full Kiss facepaint as they perform Rock and Roll All Nite.
Now it’s the women’s turn, with Asher Gibbon, Ciara Hain, Breanna Inferrera and Fran De Nuccio singing their hearts out to C’est La Vie before Fat Cat steals the show with their Beat It performance.
Donation Dash sees Campbell Brown use sporting talent
Campbell Brown puts his sporting skills to the test in the second Crown Donation Dash, swinging at towers of blocks emblazoned with Fat Cat as he races against the clock.
Larry Emdur watches on as Brown takes aim, only just knocking down the targets as time runs out.
Telethon Ball showcases generous executive philanthropy
Reaffirming its place as the crown jewel of WA’s philanthropic calendar, the 2026 Telethon Ball brought together the elite for an unforgettable evening that raised millions for the sick children across our great State.
Sweeping past champagne receptions into a lavish green, gold and pink floral sanctuary, attendees entered an atmosphere where opulence met, but did not outshine the grand display of generosity.
With a room packed full of Australia’s top executives and political figures, the night stood as a powerful testament to the Telethon tradition.
Pop star panel
Australia’s beloved pop stars are taking over the next panel, with Reece Mastin, Jessica Mauboy, Phil Burton and Kate Miller-Heidke hyping up the crowd.
Mauboy has raced back to RAC Arena after performing at the 2026 Telethon Ball, which she said had an incredible atmosphere.
Mastin said despite the long break in between Telethon performances, the energy and generosity hasn’t changed.
WATCH THE FULL LIP-SYNC BATTLE
Channel 7 stars face off in epic Telethon lip-sync battle
Channel 7’s Sunrise star Matt Shirvington is the first to take to the stage for Telethon’s lip-sync battle. Wearing a red bandanna and orange wig, the former Olympic sprinter rocks out alongside a dance troupe dressed in camouflage pants and performing street dance moves.
Fellow Sunrise presenter Natalie Barr teams up with The Morning Show stars Sally Bowrey and Kylie Gillies for a rendition of It’s Raining Men. Dressed in yellow raincoats and carrying umbrellas, the trio bring the weather-themed performance to life.
Home and Away star Kyle Shilling then takes to the stage with a rose in his mouth and a troupe of female dancers for Livin’ la Vida Loca.
The Morning Show presenter Karen Ledbury dons a top hat for her performance of Shania Twain’s Man! I Feel Like a Woman!, backed by a female dance crew.
The stars reunite for a group performance of the Black Eyed Peas’ I Gotta Feeling, jumping around the stage together to bring the lip-sync battle to a high-energy finish.
McCusker Foundation donates $4 million
The McCusker Charitable Foundation has donated an incredible $4 million to Telethon, bringing the total almost $17 million.
Malcom and Tonya McCusker are the directors of the Foundation.
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